Fit and Fun Sized (those under 5'4") for March 2012

I joined MFP in January. My February goal was five pounds, and I made that--actually, a little better. My March goal is another five pounds, but I'm hoping for more. I used to say I was 5' 1 1/2", but that last time a doctor measured my height, he said I was 5'1", so I guess I'm shrinking?

I was doing Jillian Michaels's 30 Day Shred in February, but then stopped when I got sick. I need to start back, but I'm staying right at or under my calorie limit when I don't exercise, so I should be fine.

Thanks for hosting this thread.

5' even. Gotta love being short lol.

5'2.5" here, weighing in at 141 which is nearly 5 lbs gain from where I started in Feb :ohwell: However, I couldn't have expected anything different, as Feb was a rather hard month for me. Hopefully I am thru the worst now that all the "special occasions" are over, first Thanksgiving and Xmas, then our Jan birthdays and now V-Day and Anniversary holidays have passed (my first time single in many years, I've yet to embrace it)

I'm continuing to work on my physical therapy, which helps to force me into strength training, however I find it much more difficult to focus on my workouts when my running has been so severely limited. It's almost as though the running gives me the exercise endorphins which motivate me for the cross training? It's so much harder to just sit at home & do my body-resistance exercises!

I also really let my eating habits slide this past month - too much processed food, I let myself get sloppy and took solace in food rather than finding more productive outlets.

I'm still on the swimsuit hunt, trying to find something nice to take to FL with me later in the month. I'm contemplating the Lands' End suits, tried on the regular models at the local Sears & was pleasantly surprised with the modest coverage, however I'll still need to order online to get the DD sizes.

Welcome MrsHaskell & congratulations on your progress so far! To quit smoking is great, and to manage to lose weight these past few months is an even bigger step towards a "new" you!

Am 5'2" (I think, not sure if I have begun shrinking yet - don't want to know), and 50 years old. So I have a bit harder time at the losing game. In 2010 I lost 40 lbs by walking and adjusting eating habits. Then in 2011, I let it slide and gained back 25 lbs. So this year, my daughter and I started out in a 10 week fitness challenge. My goal was to lose 18 lbs by the end of the challenge. The challenge includes 5 days of 60 minutes circuit training (includes weights and cardio), and support in ensuring healthy eating. I started recording on this site because it is the one the trainer uses.
Only have 6 lbs to go to this goal weight milestone. Then hopefully the nice weather will be here, and I can get back to walking. I have got a pass to the pool just in case.

Hi, I am 5'2". My SW was 180 lbs. I lost 35 lbs walking for 5.5 months before I found MFP accidentally in Oct 2011. Since joining, I have lost another 30 lbs. I have another 5 lbs to reach my goal weight. I hope to achieve this at the end of March. I went from a size 15/16 to 5/6...I still cannot believe it! Once I reach my weight goal, my biggest challenge would be to be able to maintain my new lifestyle. I understand this will be my biggest challenge. (I could use all the support I could get...but don't know how to add you all as my friends...am kind of a dinosaur when it comes to technology...sorry).

My Goal for March is to continue to loose body fat with cardio exercises. (because of my arthritis, I use the elliptical a lot since it's low impact). I also started strength training with the help of my supportive hubbie, and would like to continue progressing by increasing my weights.

I AM praying my arthritis continues to remain in remission so I could continue with my new life journey.

Good luck to all of us! Add me if you feel I could be of support to you.

Great job!!!! That is amazing work well done!!!

5'2.5" here... I have been struggling for years and February was no different. But I keep trying.

Hey
I'm 5' 0". My SW was 180lbs, but I joined MFP literally 3 weeks ago after realizing I needed some type of trackers and support, my family kind of is the opposite of support and only offer negative reactions, I strangely find the negativity to be more of a push for me to go to the gym and keep up with this all, mainly to spite them. I managed to keep up and lose 3 pounds so far in about 2 weeks, this is my third week now. I have another 7 pounds to reach my first goal weight of 170lbs. My UGW is about 120. I figure that I'll decide as I get closer if I want to keep it that weight or go lower or stay a slightly bit higher. It's was the first week that was the toughest, I was so tired after that week, and disgusted with all the utter rubbish I'd been eating daily I changed it within a week.

My goal though for March is to get to 172 at least by the end of it. I figure five pounds is enough for a month, besides slow and steady really is healthier. I also would love to go down either a shirt size or pants size, I don't think I have yet a preference.

I'm 5'3" and my SW was 172. I've lost about 5 lbs since joining mfp about a month and a half or so ago. My goal is to get at least to 140.

What are you doing to keep our precious 1/2 and 1/4 inches we all count?

Jeannie

Kind of an aside, but I'm almost 5'4". I went to the chiropractor at the ripe old age of 22 when I could no longer bend over to tie my shoes (this was pre-baby-weight-gain). He informed me that from all the car collisions I had been in, normal wear & tear, that my vertebrae were compressed, and left untreated they would fuse. This happened to my mom, who didn't know until she was 40 and they were already fused and there was nothing left for it. Anyway, started a rather aggressive chiropractic therapy, and a few months later my spine was normal in its curvature and I'm no longer in danger of fused vertebrae. So hey, treat it while you're young! I found my chiropractor to be a lifesaver (especially when I got pregnant just a few months after resolving my major spinal issues), and possibly an inch-saver as well! I'm still going once/month for maintenance, and I was fortunate to find a practitioner who isn't a quack, as I've heard a lot of bull from other people regarding their chiropractors.

Good luck to all as we avoid copious amounts of wings & dip during March madness........

My March goal is to finally finish Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred (that I started in mid-January), and to fit into the jeans I bought myself a size too small (also in January). In other awesome news, I found a pair of 5/6 jeans at the thrift store (great place to shop for your between-sizes on your way down!) that fit. First time I've worn that size since high school maybe 12 years ago? Not to say that all 5/6 pants fit (the rest I didn't even touch, it was pretty obvious), but seeing that at the waistline has inspired me.

I'm 5'2, roughly 106 lbs, 16% body fat and my goal is 105 and 14% body fat. Everyone, feel free to add me.

Looks like I'm the shortest in the bunch so far. I clock in at 4'10"! Coming along nicely on my goals. During Feb. I picked right back up with going to the gym several times a week and control my portions (mostly) using MFP. My goal weight is 100 which I hope to reach by around May-June. After that comes maintenance?

There are special issues for we individuals with a petite frame. There is nothing worst thaen feeling like your as wide as you are tall. Now that I am losing some of the extra pounds I appreciate the unique femine style of a smaller frame again. My feet have even gotten smaller and i wear a size 7 shoe; I had grown into a 81/2 size.
Sometimes it's interesting trying to adjust some exercise equipment; kinda like bar stools and most srandard size chairs they just don't seem to have been designed for people who are 5'2" or 5'1"
Anyway even though I am fighting this battle late in life; I plan to get all the way back into petite clothes; I will wear a size 7 by the end of June...I moving into a size 10 and wear a size 12 phants now.. I know i can do this !!!!

I'm 5'0". I weighed 176 in January and joined mfp the middle of Feb. My CW is 162. I mostly keep my calories under or right at my goal. My problem is I love junk food and don't eat enough of the good stuff. I'm working on it and have gotten better over the last few weeks. I try to walk between 2-4 mi every day and am on my 2nd week of the 30DS. I'd like to get to 150 by mid May and my GW is 125.